Job Description

Supply Chain Planning & Operations role optimizes the manufacturing and delivery of goods - from raw materials to finished products, and from suppliers all the way to customers. The role performs tasks related to managing supply / inventory based on the input from Demand Planning as well as support Production Planning and ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the supply chain and delivery of products. They are responsible for developing and executing strategic supply plans, forecasting demand, and managing inventory levels to align with production needs. Their extensive experience enables them to optimize the procurement process, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and maintain strong relationships, ensuring timely and reliable delivery of materials or goods.

Responsibilities:

• Provide data support to the Supply Chain and Planning.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Organization members to analyze supply chain performance and develop visualizations with insights that can drive decision making.
• Play a key role in defining the future of reporting and automation in the organization. Collaborate with Planning/Production sites and Product Development.
• Participate in tasks related to new initiatives and developments of products which impact the data structure.
• Problem solving and root causing system, inventory, allocation, and/or order related issues.
• Supply Chain Management: Proficient in executing supply processes, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring material availability. Collaborate with supply planning managers and other departments. Execute improvement initiatives. Impact on day-to-day operations and inventory optimization.
• Scenario and Strategic Planning: Proficient in executing tactical plans that support strategic objectives. Analyzes demand and supply scenarios, adjusting align with operational goals. Impact on maintaining flexibility and responsiveness in daily operations.
• Tactical and Operations Planning: Proficient skills in executing production schedules and ensuring material availability (MRP). Competence in managing capacity constraints (RCCP/CRP) and coordinates with S&OP teams. Impact on maintaining daily operational efficiency and meeting production goals.
• Inventory Management: Proficient in optimizing inventory levels to balance supply and demand efficiently, reducing carrying costs and avoiding stock-outs. Competent in analyzing inventory data and implementing strategies that improve turnover rates and overall inventory performance.
• Supplier Performance and Management: Proficient in driving supplier performance management activities. Assists in setting performance metrics, conducting evaluations, and fostering supplier collaboration. Impact on day-to-day supplier interactions and maintaining quality standards.
• Digital Capability for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Assess and optimize supply chain processes, identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Competent in using sophisticated supply chain management system and data analysis tools to drive strategic decision-making and enhance overall supply chain performance.
• Risk Management: Identifies, assesses, and mitigate risks across the supply chain to ensure continuity and resilience. Competent in analyzing and evaluating potential disruptions, developing robust contingency plans, and implementing proactive risk management strategies effectively.
• Regulatory Compliance: Good knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to the supply chain, ensuring all operations adhere to applicable laws and standards. Capable of implementing and overseeing compliance programs, conducting regular audits, and staying updated on regulatory changes to mitigate risks and maintain operational integrity.
• Leadership: Ability to take guidance from leaders, however strong self-leadership ownership of delivering with, and strong focus on taking initiative, and solving problems.
• Strategic Thinking: Good understanding of basic procurement strategies such as cost reduction, quality improvement & supplier diversification & apply these strategies to daily tasks & sourcing decisions.
• Effective Communication: Good understanding and application of oral and verbal communication. Proactive in asking questions, explaining approach and blockers and works towards expanding business knowledge at a to be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders and business.
• Interpersonal Skills (D&I): Be open to learning from more experienced colleagues and adapting to different working styles.
• LEGO Values & LP Behaviors: Demonstrate curiosity to learn, engaging with colleagues from different departments, taking initiative, suggesting innovative ideas, and speaking up with confidence whilst continuously seeking learning opportunities, ask insightful questions, and embracing change.
• Learning Mindset: Curiosity to acquire new skills, being open to feedback & continuously seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth. Proactive in asking questions, embracing challenges, and staying updated with industry trends and best practices.

Be a part of our Team Succeeding

The Senior Supply Planning Analyst is pivotal in ensuring the seamless flow of materials and components necessary for production. The role involves advanced analysis of supply chain data, demand forecasting, and strategic inventory planning to align with production requirements. By maintaining optimal inventory levels and collaborating closely with suppliers, they prevent disruptions and ensure timely availability of materials. The Senior Supply Planning Analyst extends cost efficiency and overall operational effectiveness. Their expertise in data analysis and forecasting leads to better procurement strategies, reducing inventory holding costs and mitigating risks of overstock or shortages.

Do you have what it takes?

• 5+ years supply or inventory planning experience
• Proven ability to optimize new systems
• Strong understanding of end to end supply chain principles

Compensation
The salary for this position has a range of $96,326.00 - $144,488.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What's in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

FamilyCare Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.